About Me

I love to stamp, and I have a supportive husband and two sweet daughters (9 and 13). I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator since July 2006, and what "addicted" me to stamping was my love for Stamping Challenges. My favorite Stampin' Up! event is having technique class on the first Thursday of each month, and I have a Stamp A Stack, scrapbooking class or Stamp Camp typically quarterly. I'd be happy to do a workshop for you and your friends as well!

The content of my blog is my responsibility as an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator. My classes and services are not endorsed by Stampin' Up! any more or less than any other demonstrator's classes and services nor are they a product available through Stampin' Up!

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Just place your order with me using this month's hostess code, 62TWFJ4U , and Stampin' Up! will ship the Beautiful Bouquet Bundle to you. You can of course order other things on your order if you like.

I will then ship cardstock and supplies needed for these cards to you so that you may complete the projects on your own. It will include written instructions for all steps. I will not include a bottle vase, but you will receive the white floral stems to make the tiny flowers.

One does need to own Stampin' Up! inks and a Big Shot to participate.

This particular class will require but not include a Clear Wink of Stella for the sparkly look on the white bow.

Thursday, July 20, 2017

For this card I used Dawn Griffith's Framelit Z-fold Design as well as the sample on page 77 of the Stampin' Up! catalog. I loved how the flowers fit so nicely in the curves of the framelit and how the Happy Birthday swirly letters contrast with the straight edges of the framelit.

I used the Layered Leaves 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for top layer in Lemon Lime Twist over the Lemon Lime Twist Base. The flowers and inner fold layer are Berry Burst, and the flowers are stamped with Pink Pirouette for added color.

I loved using the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets for the Happy Birthday Sentiment! It is so much easier than glues. I used the Embossing Buddy to make the edges that slightly extend past the edge of Framelit less sticky/tacky so they wouldn't stick where they shouldn't.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The look of these orchids totally changes based on the background. For the card on the left, I just used the new Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock, but on the right I used Glossy White Cardstock which is now available again-Hooray!

The technique for the card on the right is just sponging with Lemon Lime Twist ink and misting with water. You allow it to dry, and then it is ready for the sentiment stamp for an interesting and lighter look.

The Flirty Flamingo card base and striped grosgrain ribbon really pop with the Chocolate Chip ink and Card stock as well. The orchid's blooms are sponged in Flirty Flamingo and So Saffron which can be as soft or as bold as you'd like. (I left the edges white for contrast.)

We made this card this week at Club/Class. If you'd like to join my online version of Hostess Club, you'd be welcome! Please just email me. Thanks!

Saturday, July 15, 2017

This card is a monochrome of Lemon Lime Twist. I used the Floral Phrases set to create a background on the Whisper White and the three butterfly stamps from Watercolor Wings to create a main image. Two of the butterfly images were stamped off for more contrast, and the image was covered with Clear Wink of Stella. A Delicate Lace Doily makes a nice detail as well.

The Lemon Lime Twist 1/2 inch Finely Woven ribbon and Felt Bitty Bow added to the THANKS sentiment which I stamped with marker and cut using the framelit from Bunch of Banners.